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  1. NHBeerDude

    Aging in kegerator

    Definitely purge it with CO2. That beer will age nicely in the keg.
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    What came in the mail for you today?

    2 Centennial and 2 Willamette hop rhizomes
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    Using vanilla bean

    I've used fresh strawberries a few times and never had an issue with tartness. I guess it depends on the strawberries and whether they're in season though. I made a vanilla wheat before and it came out great. I made a tincture with 2 vanilla beans and a cup of vodka. Then when it was time...
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    Brand new Sierra Nevada Flipside red IPA

    I remember reading somewhere that SN was doing a split seasonal with Tumbler at the beginning of the season and Flipside at the end. Flipside is great, not that I'd expect anything less from SN. It's my favorite beer of the moment.
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    Time estimate from brew pot to glass: Duvel or Ommegang clone?

    I made a Duvel clone once and it took a good 6 months of aging. I tried the beer after 2 weeks and it had a hot alcohol taste. I continued to try it every few weeks and over time the alcohol taste mellowed. I used 22 oz bottles, I'm not sure that kegging would make any difference.
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    What are you drinking for Christmas?

    Chimay Grand Reserve
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    Hillsboro Hops MiLB Baseball Team Tshirt

    I live in one of the many Hillsboro's across the country so this will be great to wear around town.
  8. NHBeerDude

    Older Yeast

    Yes S-04 is equivalent to 1099
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    Wyeast 1007 - Fermenting Way Too High

    1007 tends to have a sulfer smell and taste. Give it some extra time in primary and some extra conditioning in keg/bottles and it will go away.
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    Grain Profiles and Hop Varietals reference guide

    Thanks for all the hard work! :mug:
  11. NHBeerDude

    Options for Bittering an Under Bittered Beer?

    I would try using hop extract. I've never used it myself but I think it would be the easiest way to add more bitterness. Check out this link: http://www.hopunion.com/1020_IsomerizedHopExtract.cfm?p4=open
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    Adding strawberries to NB american wheat. Hows this look?

    I agree with urbanmyth. I have made strawberry ale the past three years and my method is to freeze fresh strawberries, then thaw them, then puree with a little vodka, add to secondary and rack the beer on top. Let it sit in secondary for a week before bottling or kegging.
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    One Beer for Life

    Tough decision, but right now I'd have to go with Harpoon IPA.
  14. NHBeerDude

    Fruit in secondary

    I've made strawberry ale using the method you described and never had any over carb issues.
  15. NHBeerDude

    Lack of carbonation

    Let your bottles sit longer, preferably in an area around 70 deg.
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